Whenever I am back in my second home ... Hong Kong, I can never escape coming to Cafe Kool! My…read moredear Aunty introduced me to this lovely restaurant 10 yrs. ago and since I have been a few time and I have to say each visits brings pleasant surprise! On this latest visit, it was Halloween themed and I have to give credit to the Pastry Department ... they are so creative in making the desserts both " scary " in a good way and of course tasty! Seafood, Sushi, Chinese, Indian, Halal, Carvery, Desserts and much much more is displayed in a user friendly way, its all spread out in different section where there is never too much of a line-up even when its super busy! Service is friendly and efficient, staffs also dressed up for the occasion and this year their theme is Harry Potter! Free valet parking when your bill is over HK$600.00

Honestly, Cafe Kool at the Kowloon Shangri-La is one of the best hotel dinner buffets I've ever…read morebeen to. They kicked off the holiday buffet early this year (in November), and the vibes are really cool, lots of neon lights and beautiful Christmas decor right at the entrance. The food quality is unbelievable. We actually had a hard time deciding what to grab first! * Seafood: The selection is luxurious. They have an expensive cold seafood tower, fresh lobster, sashimi, sea cucumbers, shrimp, and fish. * Meat Station: The variety is unimaginable. They have everything from Spanish hams and roasted beef to Japanese BBQ meats and Tandoori chicken. * Noodles: Don't skip the noodle station; the Hong Kong noodles and Singapore Laksa were great. The dessert station is so expansive I can't even remember all the selections, but I stuck to the Chinese desserts and loved the egg tarts and the grass jelly with red bean. Service was super attentive the whole night. Pro-tip: We bought our buffet tickets on the KKday app and got a 15% discount. Definitely check there before you book!

The Place is the tip-top excellent breakfast restaurant for the Cordis hotel.  They also serve set…read moreprice lunches and dinners, but we only came here for breakfast, 5 times and on each morning of our wonderful 5 night stay at the Cordis.  They served the most extensive and fresh Chinese/western style buffet breakfast I have ever experienced, and I have had a lot of them over the years. It's not cheap though and the retail cost is $38 USD per person.   We ended up paying $20 USD per person per day as part of our hotel rate package, and like airline fares the hotel rates change depending on when you book, but that was about the cheapest I ever saw before booking.  The hotel receptionist mentioned that if you want to sign up for breakfast upon registration (we only checked as we were interested in inviting an outside guest for one breakfast outing), you can get the discounted $20 USD per person rate but you have to sign up for every day of your stay. Anyway, as usual, photos speak a thousand words, and you can see for yourself on the variety of offerings.  I very much enjoyed every morning here to start the day.  Just some of the items included 3 dim sum varieties each day, made to order noodle soups, made to order egg dishes (the omelettes were amazingly fluffy and fresh), a huge variety of pastries and breads, congee with a lot of exotic condiments, freshly made fruit drinks, various juices, fruits, and salads, various chicken and sausage servings, delicious milk teas, coffee options, etc.  I really liked the delicious milk tea and opted for that instead of coffee every morning.  I also really liked a glass of freshly made celery/green apple juice every morning as well and also their self-serve lime juice.  Actually, I liked everything I tried lol, still did not get to it all as I only have one stomach, and I had a leisurely variety of small plates every morning. The breakfast restaurant manager was Vinod, a very friendly, engaging, and gregarious Indian man and he has been the manager here for 5 years.  We chatted often, got to know each other a bit, and he personally made me a milk tea whenever he could, so good they were!  The staff was 5 star efficient, eagle-eyed, and kept the tables cleared.   I could tell Vinod was a real world-class food industry pro.  Overall, The Place is the best, was well worth what we paid, and I will miss it!

I enjoyed this very good breakfast buffet that offers both western standard breakfast selections as…read morewell as Hong Kong-styled Chinese breakfast items that should satisfy diners with different preferences. It also offers gluten-free and halal options for those who have special dietary requirements. I love the fresh-squeezed juices and the attentiveness and promptness of the staff in removing used places on the table.

We enjoyed tonight the grand seafood buffet dinner . The ambience was great , classic and elegant …read more We booked the dinner and asked for an ocean view table . This was under a special promotion so the dinner price was buy one and get one free ! The food and the display looked amazing. We loved the slow cooking soup in a dainty clay pot . It was super hot and the lady staff took it out one of a time to give to us one a plate . The soup had chicken , fish mew , dried scallops, dried conch all simmer for a long time to made into a soup with rich aroma . I drank three mini pots of soup . Other two soups were chicken feet with pork , chicken and peanut , creamy seafood soup . Both tasted great ! There were all you can eat seafood , snow crab legs were tender and juicy ( served cold ) . Baked oyster and fresh oysters opened by the chef right in front of you , Oysters and sashimi had good quality . The Sushi and sashimi station was nicely display. Raw fishes had good quality . There were rolls too but most people would save the appetizer for other things. The cooked lobsters were cut into a half . It was a disappointment. I only ate one and didn't want any more . It was kind of dried and no flavor. The lobster claws were cooked , shells cracked for easy to eat and warmed up in a gravy . Claws were tasty so I suspected the lobsters lost more of its juice during cooking time and method . What a pity ! We switch to try other things in the buffet . There were too many good options. I loved the Indian curry , basmati rice and giant shrimp chip . There were hot fried rice with crab meats in clay pot , giant and tender steamed fish with green onions was delicious. Peking duck skin & wraps were tasty and delicious . Desserts were good especially the mandarin & chocolate mousse. It was round and red on the outside . Great presentation and the mousse was delicious ! There were many other kinds of dessert like tofu tong sui ( sweet soup ) , fruit jello in cubes , many different kinds of ice cream , etc Free draft beer by the dessert station , hot coffee , juice , soda and many other drinks. The original price was $798 HK per person for dinner on Friday to Sunday night , weekday lunch was $428 HK and the promotion was buy one get one free ! One dollar in US is equal to $7.8 HK dollar . What a deal and the food and service were both top notch. What a wonderful experiences ! At the end of the dinner the chef brought out a giant chocolate egg with many bowls of colorful decorations. The children gathered around to put the cute decorations on before the chef broke it apart ! Parents were video taping them. There were also pasta and salad , many other cooked food. I didn't even have room to mention them all . What a wonderful experience!

I really enjoyed my stay at Grand Harbour. The rooftop view was spectacular, especially at sunset &…read moreat night, which showcased the fantastic light show of city lights. The hotel itself was in a location that was convenient, 5 min uber or taxi to the pier, lots of shopping and food. The employees were kind, respectful and gracious. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because the food and drink were excessively pricey as compared to other food establishments in Hong Kong. However their passion fruit margarita was to die for!

Delicious breakfast spot at the JW Marriott--this place is set up as a buffet but a la carte…read moreordering is also available. During my stay I did both and really enjoyed the various options that were available--everything from Western to Eastern breakfast fare. The coffee is excellent. Service is also top notch--really appreciated the friendliness, attentiveness and efficiency of all the staff members. Ambiance is also really nice and a relaxing place to spend the morning meal. Overall highly recommend!

- Hong Kong - for the price and the quality, I'd say this was a pretty decent mid-tier lunch…read morebuffet! I enjoyed the food mostly, except for the dessert. So if you really like dessert you might end up being disappointed. I came here for the fish maw and other stuff, so I was happy! Besides fish maw, I highly recommend trying their shrimp. It's so plump, succulent and crunchy! I believe they said it's from Vietnam. Their sashimi selection was very decent too. Most of the time I'd skip the sashimi, but they've got clams and amaebi, yum yum! Also, service was excellent. Attentive even though they're slammed. The waitress never stopped clearing out empty plates throughout our meal.

I was looking for a place to eat in the Moko mall and noticed this restaurant. Having heard good…read morereviews on OpenRice, I decided to try this place. For an appetizer, I ordered the satay chicken skewers. The chicken was very sour and adding the peanut sauce on top of it didn't make it better. It was a disappointment. For an entree, I ordered the spaghetti carbonara. The pasta was not creamy at all and the sauce was very watery. Another disappointment. What really ticked me off was that I didn't even get my entree yet and the waiter handed me the bill. I'm like, are you serious? I'm definitely not coming back here again.

Goood good good! But very small portions, it's sort of like Thai food tapas-style. A long list of…read morecute drinks. Fancy decor and nice service. The food overall is good though! However I do find it expensive. You pay for atmosphere and experience. Honestly you'd find better Thai food elsewhere. But still I can expect any Greyhound to be a nice cafe with delicious Thai food. It's a place to impress!

It isn't cheap, but no quality buffet ever is in HK. The name is as literal as can be, as…read moreHarbourside sits on the Kowloon side staring at one of the most stunning views of the Hong Kong skyline (as is the rest of the Intercontinental). From a food front, the spread is luxurious as it is enormous. The variety is a bit dizzying and completely overwhelming for the average hungrier than life patron. At $500-900HKD, it's almost hard to see where the value lies. Is it the ambiance (which is breathtaking), the service (which is superb), or the quality of the food (which is good for a buffet)? I'd have to say it's a little bit of everything. If all you can eat in an high end setting sounds appealing to you, then this is one of the better hotel buffets in Hong Kong. The seafood selection is the place where most folks tend to get the most bang for their buck. From mussels, clams, prawns, and limited oysters, there is also snow crab legs and lobster claws. Occasionally there are whole crabs and lobsters, which usually taste like they've been frozen. The sushi is an easy skip, due to the terrible presentation and slim cuts, but the sashimi, particularly the salmon, is quite good. There is also a decent variety of smoked salmon, which seems to be one of the most popular items in any HK buffet. The Italiano section features various breads, cold cuts, and cheeses. There is a pasta station, but it's closer to the middle where the hot foods are prepared. The dried fruits selection is nicely paired with the various cheeses ranging from gruyere to bleu. This area is not particularly impressive on its own, but decent for variety's sake. Hodgepodge is the best way I can describe the hot foods area. Random foods from a featured cuisine of the month (in my case, it was Korean), along with Dim Sum during lunch time, and various cuisines that span from Indian to Continental. There is also a carving station with trio of meats (ham, lamb, beef) as well as a "you make it" wonton noodle station. Big ups to the truffled potato mash, that was probably my favorite savory side dish there. Desserts are usually my least favorite portion of any buffet, but they do a good job showcasing some serious variety here. There are pastries, fresh fruits, candied pieces, a macaron tower, and even a fondue fountain. That's not to say that all sweet tooths will be conquered, this is Asia after all. Having been to a fair number of hotel buffets in Tsim Sha Tsui, I can safely attest that Harbourside is indeed among the better ones. For the variety alone, it's a glutton's paradise but the view is virtually unbeatable. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

With a bunch of places in mind to go for brunch in and around Hong Kong, Harbourside at the…read moreIntercontinental was not far down my list. We made reservations a few weeks in advance because they book up quickly. The Sunday brunch that is offered is about $808HKD plus 10%. There is an option for free flow Champagne (Perrier Jouet) for about $858HKD plus 10%. Having been here on numerous occasions for my share of boozy brunches, I feel the quality of the food has gone down in the recent year. A lot of people love having the lobsters and the cold seafood bar. The bar in my most recent visit seems a bit messy and not as much variety of the types of seafood begin offered. The staff here are always very pleasant. There are servers walking around with bottles and bottles of champagne ready to top you up before you're on empty. They keep the bubbles coming so you don't even think about eating the food? That seems to be a tactic that worked on me. I didn't notice the downfall of the food until my buzz wore off. The brunch is one of the longer ones compared to other places. You can be seated starting 11:30 and the last drop of bubbly would be poured into your glass at 3:00. The cost of the buffet also covers you a drink at the end of your meal should you want a latte or tea to finish you off.

Cool little tea shop that serves tea drinks with steamed milk or brewed specialty tea. If you come…read morehere don't pass up the pastries. I found the baked goods to be really good. The tea drinks were good also but are on the expensive side where a beverage is around 60 hkd. Definitely a good place for an afternoon tea. Baked goods: 4.5 stars Tea: 3.75 stars Value: 3 stars Environment: 4 stars Overall: 4 stars Recommendations: fog scone, chiffon cake

Great brunch!! Totally vibed with the area, and a change of scene from the normal cha chan tangs i…read morehad be frequenting on my hk trip. Was served three ricotta pancakes ($118 hkd) with blueberries, syrup and bananas. Although the portion was small, the fluffiness of the pancake and light sweetness of the syrup made the dish de-lish! If you go before 11am on mon-fri you get a choice of one of four drinks- i opted for the lemon tea with charred lemons (makes a big difference!!). They also had mint infused water near the bar area, and a separate two floor area for seating, accessible by walking out and around the left corner into a separate below space. Mason jar lights dangle from the ceiling and a light teal wall and yellow flowers brightens the room. My friend and I sat here for a little over an hour sketching the space. They give you a buzzer that beeps when ur food is ready for pick up- my pancakes took around 20 min, as there was a group of 5 in front of me. The bathrooms clean, the service is good, and their playlist is indie coffeehouse! Not crowded on a Monday around 10. A great place!

Studio Caffeine is a great spot to get a well-made fry up/English breakfast in a few different…read morevarieties along with some strong espresso to wake yourself up. The restaurant is located right on Temple Street, easy to find. The inside is small, cozy, and clean, decorated in a rustic style with maybe 10 tables or so. When I arrived at about 10:30 AM on a Saturday there were several open tables, but by the time I left (a little after 11) the restaurant was full, so you may need to wait a bit if you arrive during rush times. The ordering process is order-at-the-counter style, with a staffer bringing your food and/or drinks when they're ready. Like many places in Hong Kong, Studio Caffeine does not seem to have drip coffee available, so if you're just a plain black coffee drinker like me, you'll have to be okay with an Americano or a shot of espresso. My Americano was pretty good, though not the best, but the prices here are extremely reasonable so no complaints. As mentioned, the English breakfast comes in a few different varieties. I went with the "Classic," which consists of scrambled eggs, baked beans, toast, bacon, pork sausage, and salad. Each item was very good (and again, excellent value for the price, though I would have liked to see maybe a little more protein and a little less lettuce) and I left the restaurant feeling full and satisfied. Overall, a fast and delicious experience at Studio Caffeine and I'd definitely recommend if you're looking for a fast western-style breakfast in the area.

Great coffee, great American bfast (more like British), but really good portions are huge. I could…read morehave shared it with my husband. Service was great because they kept bringing us great coffee. You have to order up front then they bring it to you. The people there are pleasant and chill.